…commodities, including plants and animals, would have been at risk of perishing before they reached their destination.” The ELD mandate initially went into effect in December 2017. The original extension…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Succotash
…Asparagus 1/2 C Diced Onion Sweet Corn(Fresh) TT Salt and Pepper For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…papayas. NRCS has helped the farm implement a suite of conservation practices, including mulching, irrigation water management and nutrient management. “Huerta del Valle is committed to making a positive impact…
The California Kitchen: Agent Hollandaise Sauce
…Butter 1 Lemon 2 T Tabasco Sauce TT S+P 1t Xanthan Gum For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit https://www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts,…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…comments and the relative costs and benefits for both producers and consumers of imposing the proposed additional regulations. More information on the OLPP final rule is available in the March…
Celebrating National Plant a Flower Day
…in motion for spring, because its National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. You…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus and Potato Chowder
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased corn demand in it’s latest forecast for the 2017-18 crop year. The monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand report increased exports of corn…
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
As President Donald Trump has ratcheted up the conversation on trade, Canada is sticking to it’s “keep-calm” strategy. While the European Union immediately offered a list of targeted U.S. products…
More Definitive Food Profiles
…AgResearch magazine. The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested…
Almond Update: NOW Mating Disruption a Viable Option
…the end. Listen to Haviland’s interview. From the UC IPM Guidelines Website: Mating disruption is a relatively new technique for managing navel orangeworm in almonds. As a supplemental management tool,…
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
…for Competitive Steel and Aluminum Trade this week. The coalition includes industrial and agriculture groups, such as the National Pork Producers Council, The American Soybean Association and U.S. Wheat Associates….
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…have rain in the forecast later in the week, it is important to get preventative treatments of fungicides applied in the orchards. “Most fungicides today work best when you apply…